Caleb Williams slated to start for Bears against Falcons after hamstring layoff

Chicago’s quarterback Caleb Williams is set to rejoin the starting lineup for the Bears’ Sunday matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, provided he clears pre-game warm-up checks, according to OutKick. Williams missed the past three games after sustaining a hamstring injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20. The 24-year-old said the injury was "pretty serious" but did not disclose its exact grade. The Bears compiled a 2-1 record in his absence, winning with Case Keenum against the Philadelphia Eagles and with Tyson Bagent against the New York Jets, before a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The team currently sits at 3-2, tied for second place in the NFC North with the Lions and Packers, while the Vikings lead the division at 5-0. OutKick’s Armando Salguero contributed to this report.